Show notes
In today's episode, I sit down with Nina Eichacker, an Economics Professor at the University of Rhode Island, to break down something every jeweler has been feeling in their wallet — record high gold and silver prices in 2026. Nina helps us understand why this is happening and what it might mean for small jewelry businesses like ours.
Links & Resources Mentioned:
- The GameStop movie is called Dumb Money
- Nina mentioned the podcast episode "This Is Why People Are So in Love With Gold" via Odd Lots
- I mentioned @metalsmithmelissa's post about why refineries weren't buying silver scrap (worth a read, though many refiners are accepting silver again)
- I mentioned Stuller.com for refining in exchange for store credit
- Nina recommends Marketplace which a great podcast and show covering business and economic news
- Nina recommends Planet Money from NPR
Connect with Nina:
- Subscribe to her Substack: The Accidental Beauty Contest
- Follow Nina on X: @nina_econ
Join our community: Metalsmith Society on Instagram.
My jewelry: Corkie Bolton Jewelry on Instagram.
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Music attribution: Stock Music provided by RomanSenykMusic, from Pond5
